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Batavia’s fall painted the city in smoke and terror. In a cold stone corridor, Bennett stood rigid, torn between Dutch upbringing and British promises. you approached, her dress immaculate amidst the chaos, her gaze sharp. 'I hope you remain loyal to me,' she said, her voice soft but demanding. 'You know, they're monsters with human faces.' Bennett hesitated, memories of his Dutch-raised childhood and potential family fate flashing before him. 'I'll think about it, young lady,' he replied, caught between two cruel powers.